It’s not surprising that dancehall blew up given that it is a cousin to hip-hop—another dominant musical genre rooted in African musical traditions. It’s worth noting that some of hip-hop’s pioneers ...

Verzuz has evolved into a phenomenal online event that celebrates music, culture, and various eras. On May 23, the event welcomes two reggae-dancehall icons: Beenie Man and Bounty Killer. It is the ...

Reggae music lovers have been waiting on this moment since Swizz Beatz and Timbaland introduced the Verzuz battle series to Instagram at the height of this pesky pandemic. A face-off between two of ...

Beenie Man will forever go down in history as one of the greatest dancehall artists to ever do it. Best known for his timeless smashes such as “Girls Dem Sugar” featuring Mya, “King of Dancehall,” and ...

Dancehall musician Beenie Man has said Jamaicans don’t want Prince William in their country, amid ongoing protests against the planned visit from the royal. William and his wife Kate Middleton, the ...

The highly anticipated battle between Beenie Man and Bounty Killer was not only monumental, but it was the first time in history that the two legends appeared on the same stage to participate in the ...

The VERZUZ Instagram Live battles created by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland has proven to be an important cog of the culture, but the world of dancehall reggae wasn’t highlighted until now. This Memorial ...

Simma down: The King of the Dancehall has returned. The album arrives amid something of a revival for the Grammy winner. This year, his classic 1997 hit single “Who Am I,” became the soundtrack for ...

MIAMI -- Dancehall star Beenie Man, who has recorded anti-gay songs in the past, was yanked from a concert associated with the MTV Video Music Awards this weekend after gay groups planned a protest, ...

This Black Music Month, Tiny Desk honors the anniversaries of landmark albums that have shaped the course of music and culture. Before he stepped behind the Tiny Desk, Beenie Man contemplated our ...

The King of Dancehall, Beenie Man, is making his long-awaited return to New York City for the first time in 13 years. Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, March 14 at 10am via Ticketmaster. Bringing ...